Sinhagad Fort, Pune

Sinhagad Fort
Sinhagad Fort | One of the best places to visit in Pune
Entry Fee & Ticket
No Entry Fee, Entry fee only for vehicles
Opening Time & Days
The Sinhagad Fort open every day for visitorsSinhagad Fort opening and closing timing is 05:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Place Type
Forts & Tombs, Monument
Official Info
Best time to visit
January, February, March, April
Place visit with
Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station

About Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad Fort was initially known as "Kondhana". It is a wonderful historical fort situated on top of the Sahyadri Mountains. Sinhagad Fort is an ancient fort which is known for its historical importance and architecture. The name "Sinhagarh" literally means Lion's Fort which reflects its strength and brilliance.

Today, the structure is a perfect landmark for trekkers as it is situated at an altitude of over 750 meters in the Sahyadri Mountains. It is an ideal weekend getaway where you can relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of lush green hills.

Architecture of Sinhagad Fort

Sinhagad Fort is built on a plateau on top of the Sahyadri mountains. The historical structure is situated at 1300 m above sea level and about 750 m above the base of the mountain. Today the remains of the fort are ancient stone steps leading to one of the two entrances, some strategically placed bastions and the walls that surround the massive structure. The ancient structure exhibits splendid architecture and bears testimony to the many battles that took place here.

Interesting facts about Sinhagad Fort

  1. Visitors can also see military stables, a brewery and a temple of Goddess Kali (Goddess) as well as a Hanuman statue to the right of the temple.
  2. Trekking is a popular activity apart from sightseeing at Sinhagad Fort.
  3. The mountain also serves as a great place for the training of the students of the National Defense Academy.
  4. Some information available on the fort shows that this fort must have been built 2 thousand years ago.
  5. The fort also houses the monument of Tanaji and the tomb of Rajaram I.
  6. It was here that Mahatma Gandhi had a historic meeting with Tilak after his return from South Africa.

How to reach Sinhagad Fort

By Bus
Sinhagad Bus Station is near Sinhagad Fort which is at a walk of 45 minutes.
By Air
The nearest airport to Sinhagad is Pune. Cabs are available for hire from the airport.
By Rail
Sinhagad can be reached via trains running till Pune Railway Station. From here one has to book a cab or take a local transport bus to reach the fort.

Sinhagad Fort on Google Map

Address
Sinhagad Fort: Sinhagad Ghat Road, Pune

Sinhagad Fort FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Sinhagad Ghat Road, Pune.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Sinhagad Fort: Sinhagad Fort Cafe open from 09:00 am to 06:00 am (Mon to Thur), 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (FRi to Sun), Entry fee Rs 10..

𝒜. You should visit Sinhagad Fort during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-07-03 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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